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Property Administrator

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Position: Property Administrator
Date: 01/03
Position Code: 2445
EEO Code: 227


Job Summary
Reporting to the Controller, is responsible for maintaining the Property Management System, including property control and inventory, disposal and acquisition of excess/surplus government property, as required by and in support of the Institution's activities, and ensures compliance with appropriate state and federal regulations and Institution policies.

Major Duties
  • Administers the property system incompliance with government and sponsor regulations, particularly those from ONR, DOD, NSF, DOE, NASA and OMB;
  • Works with ONR Contract Administrator for clarification on property questions and keeps abreast of changes in regulatory requirements to insure Institution compliance;

  • Schedules and oversees physical property inventories throughout Institution buildings and ships and in compliance with regulatory requirements; coordinates arrangements with departments for periodic inventories, surveys and inspections by funding sponsor;

  • Oversees property management system designed to:
    • Identify and tag Institution property;
    • Establish accountability records upon receipt of property;
    • Track property for location/ownership, especially at project/grant completion;
    • Maintain listing of Property Custodians for all accountable items;
    • Communicate with departing employees on property issues;
    • Respond to Institution property needs.

  • Reviews current property policies and procedures and recommends improvements/enhancement to supervisor as appropriate.

  • Reviews requests for excess government-owned equipment/property and may identify equipment for Institution consideration;

  • Supervises support staff in accordance with Institution policies and oversees property budget within established guidelines.

  • Performs related duties as required.


Desired Education/Experience for Hiring
Five plus years of experience in property administration, including acquisition, control, maintenance and utilization. PC familiarity required; previous supervisory experience desirable. Incumbent should be willing and able to train for certification as Property Specialist and become eligible for and designated by funding agencies as qualified to screen for excess government property.

Last updated: February 25, 2013
 


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